Cottam power station: Probe after demolition worker injured
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) had been notified of the incident, the demolition firm added.
EDF Energy, which owns the site, said it was aware of the incident and added none of its staff were involved.Only a small team from the energy company remain at the site since it was decommissioned.Cottam first opened in 1968 and at its height, was capable of generating enough electricity for 3.7m homes.The plant was originally only designed to be operational for 30 years but its life was extended until September 2019.A spokesperson for HSE confirmed it did not have a formal role in response to this incident "at this stage". "Our position may change however should our inspectors receive a RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) report," they added.
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